Friends of Baluk Willam Nature Conservation Reserve
Species Database

This database has been compiled to showcase some of the species found in the reserve.

Quaking Grass


Title	Quaking Grass
Category	Weed
Subject	Grass
Common Name	Large Quaking-grass
Scientific Name	Briza maxima
Flowering Time	oct,nov,dec
Photo Date	13-Nov-2007 17:05
Photographer	R Richter
Post Date	27-Nov-2007
Description	A native of the Mediterranean region it can be an overwhelming environmental weed in the reserve where it develops to into large fields if not managed. Its an annual so it rellies on producing seeds for the next generation.
Distribution	Can be found through the reserve, mainly along tracks and roads.
Removal	Plants can be removed by hand or mowed/slashed before flowering.